KPI Solutions is currently searching for a Continuous Improvement Engineer to enhance our internal and external installation sites. The right person for this position will be able to meet the needs of our leadership teams by managing, maintaining, and improving our demonstration equipment at the Centers of Excellence. This position will also better our installations at customer sites by performing audits and checks on engineering and installation. To be successful in this role, you must be able to establish and maintain strong relationships with our internal teams and clearly report areas for improvement in our work. Other key values that a candidate should possess are collaboration, leadership, and ownership.
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Manage KPI Centers of Excellence including customer demonstrations, maintenance, upgrades, training, and testing
Responsible for testing prototypes and creating test plans & reports
Rally support to complete tasks and needs of the company as they pertain to the Centers of Excellence
Improve the engineering teams' output by auditing work for standards compliance and providing training and development
Drive improvements on our project sites by performing quality checks of installation and design
Dedication to continuous learning of the application of new material handling technologies
Requirements
BS/BA in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering field required
At least 5 years of experience analyzing, designing, and implementing automated material handling solutions
Knowledge of CAD design software including AutoCAD
Must have a strong customer focus and be able to build relationships and establish trust, respect, competence, and confidence effectively and quickly
Natural self-starter, decisive, high energy, and can-do attitude with an eye for detail.
Strong organizational and project management skills
Demonstrates high ethical and professional standards
Excellent communication, both oral and written communication, and demonstrated skill to work with all levels of employees
ASRS, AGV and Robotic experience in needed
Travel to KPI Centers of Excellence (COEs), corporate offices, and/or project sites required as necessary (25%-50%)
Position can be based out of our Belton, MO office or Grand Rapids, MI office
Benefits
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Care Concierge Service
401(k) Retirement Plan (Pre-tax & Roth)
Company paid Basic Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability
Wellness Program with gift card redemption and wellness challenges
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & 10 Holidays)
Training & Development
KPI Solutions provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by states, federal, or local law.
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering
Industries
Primary and Secondary Education and Non-profit Organizations
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